MYRModel Year Report

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

▲ Better than typical
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1999: 587 complaints 1999 2000: 611 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 357 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 912 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2009 2010: 360 complaints 2010 2011: 562 complaints 2012: 214 complaints 2013: 300 complaints 2014: 1429 complaints 2014 2015: 1091 complaints 2016: 787 complaints 2017: 706 complaints 2018: 507 complaints 2019: 1033 complaints 2019 2020: 686 complaints 2021: 757 complaints 2022: 569 complaints 2023: 344 complaints 2024: 276 complaints 2024 2025: 80 complaints 2026: 52 complaints 2026
2010: 360 complaints
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YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000611
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006357
2007849
2008912
2009444
2010360
2011562
2012214
2013300
20141429
20151091
2016787
2017706
2018507
20191033
2020686
2021757
2022569
2023344
2024276
202580
202652

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 55%

55% of complaints: air bags — 197 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 40 MPH, when the vehicle in front stopped suddenly, the contact's vehicle rear-ended the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250728

I was in an accident and the truck is toatalled and the air bags did not deploy

NHTSA ODI report, 20241226

MY TRUCK WITH INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY BROTHER WAS INJURED WITH HEAD TRAUMA AND DISLOCATED HIP AND BROKEN BONES MY BROTHER HIT BLACK ICE AND IT THREW HIM OFF THE ROAD INTO A TREE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181206

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 30 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 30 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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DRIVING TO DALLAS TEXAS AND FREEWAY 40 EAST BOUND ABOUT 3:00 AM OR ABIT AFTER 3:00 AM IT BEGAN TO SMELL BURNT AND AFTER THAT WE BEGAN TO SEE BLACK SMOKE IN THE FROM OF THE ENGINE STRAIGHT FROM WHERE I DRIVE WE TRAVELED ABOUT 70-75 MILES/ PER HOUR...

NHTSA ODI report, 20140115

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210301 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V050000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210511 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021.

Campaign 21V053000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210511 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.

Campaign 21V054000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (197 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V050000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V053000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V054000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ◆ 2015 ◆ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.